Saturday marks 122 years since the song “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” was first performed ... the lyrics Saturday afternoon in James Weldon Johnson Park, the place named after the man who ...

“Lift Every Voice ... Sing” has inspired countless people, particularly within the Black community. It is widely regarded as “The Black National Anthem.” In 1900, NAACP leader James Weldon ...

The Origins of ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ James Weldon Johnson wrote “Lift Every Voice and Sing” in late 1899. Johnson’s goal was to write a poem to commemorate the birthday of the 16th ...

James Wheldon Johnson, author of the iconic song "Lift Every Voice and Sing." Written over 120 years ago, and still relevant today. Rodney and Erika McLeod, co-founders of the "Change Our Future ...

The Grammy winner, 39, sang the hymn “Lift Every Voice and Sing” ahead of Super Bowl ... written as a poem by NAACP leader James Weldon Johnson in 1900. Jamie Squire/Getty See All the Super ...

In recent years, the NFL began incorporating “Lift Every Voice and Sing” to its regular pregame customs. In 2021, it officially became part of the Super Bowl. While the song’s history with ...